GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System

2

Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present.

Is the power steering system leaking?

Go to Step 3

System OK

3

Inspect the power steering system fittings.

Are the power steering fittings leaking?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect the power steering hoses.

Are the hoses leaking?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks.

Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect the power steering pump, reservoir and pump drive shaft for leaks.

Is the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft leaking?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten the power steering fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?

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8

Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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9

Replace the power steering pump, reservoir or pump drive shaft seal. Refer to the appropriate procedure(s):

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3